Watch: Council Meeting gets Heated as Residents Express Concern over Water/Sewer Project
2019-12-17
Editor’s Note: Write up coming soon, but watch the video for now. Discussions at public comment and before adjournment.Continue Reading
Obituary: Sara “Sally” Sandlin Ratliff
2019-12-17
Sara “Sally” Sandlin Ratliff passed away on December 17, 2019 in her home in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She was born on June 21, 1936 to True and Bob Sandlin of Mount Pleasant. Sally was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and a graduate of Stephens College and the UniversityContinue Reading
JISD Superintendent Asks Everyone to Wear ‘L-K Blue’ in Honor of Students
2019-12-17
Email from Rob Barnwell, JISD Superintendent As I’m sure you’ve all heard, L-K lost two students (sisters Adryanna and Shantey Hawkins) this past weekend in a vehicle accident. Their mom was driving them to school in order to catch a bus and go to the Harleton basketball tournament. A largeContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Financial Moves for Life’s ‘Inflection Points’
2019-12-16
From Edward Jones You’ve probably heard or read about inflection points. The term has a specific definition in mathematics, but it’s also used widely to describe historical or technological events, such as the Industrial Revolution or the creation of the internet – events that changed human existence in some importantContinue Reading
Chamber Releases Things to Do the Rest of December
2019-12-16
From Marion County Chamber of Commerce email newsletter Things the Marion County Chamber of Commerce members have going on the rest of December. December 17th Cumberland Presbyterian Church presents their Annual Christmas Concert with Jennifer Rich, Charles Gilbert, and the Jefferson High School Choir more information December 20th-21st Jefferson HistoricContinue Reading
Council to Meet at 1pm Tuesday
2019-12-13
The Jefferson City Council will meet in special session at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, in City Hall. Their agenda includes: CONSENT AGENDA Consider and/or approve Council Meeting Minutes from November 19, 2019. Consider and/or approve Monthly Financial Report Consider and/or approve contract/agreement from Jefferson Carnegie Library ConsiderContinue Reading
TxDOT Roadwork for Dec. 15-21
2019-12-13
From TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Dec. 15-21, 2019 Bowie County Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison CountyContinue Reading
JISD Renames Baseball Field to Honor ‘Mr. Bulldog’ Ray Schellinger
2019-12-11
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Without question Edmond Ray Schellinger was known as “Mr. Bulldog.” And Tuesday night’s JISD School Board meeting showed what Jefferson has lost with his passing, as the Board moved to name the High School baseball field “Schellinger Field.” Schellinger passed away on November 9,Continue Reading
Jones Announces Bid for Re-Election as TA/C
2019-12-11
From Karen G. Jones The Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector is a constitutional officer mandated by the Texas constitution, elected by and directly responsible to the people. I would like to take this opportunity to THANK the people of Marion County for your trust and support in allowing me to serveContinue Reading
Quada Announces Bid for MC Sheriff
2019-12-11
From David Quada I, David Quada Jr, would like to formally announce my campaign to elect me as the next Marion County Sheriff. I am running as a Democrat, but believe, at at least at the county level, it’s about getting the job done for the benefit of all citizens,Continue Reading
Jefferson PD Thanks Other Jurisdictions for Helping Recover Missing Senior
2019-12-11
PRESS RELEASE: December 10, 2019 On Sunday, December 8, 2019 at approximately 6:11 PM, the Jefferson Police Department was notified of a missing person. The person was described as an elderly male with health complications and possible onset of dementia. Officers traveled to the man’s residence and met the wifeContinue Reading
County Holds Annual Christmas Luncheon
2019-12-10
Marion County officials, staff, and retirees had their annual Christmas potluck luncheon today in Jefferson. It’s a time of fellowship and everyone brings a toy to donate to Marion County Toys for Tots. Over 85 toys were donated!Continue Reading
Candidates File for County Offices
2019-12-10
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Monday’s election filing deadline arrived with 14 Marion County residents seeking a place on the primary election ballot on March 3, 2020. In the Democratic Party, the following individuals are seeking office: Rickey Harrington for Democrat Party Chair Karen Jones for County Tax Assessor/Collector.Continue Reading
Tourism Talks Trademark, Reports HOT Revenue Up From Last Year
2019-12-10
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Tuesday night’s Tourism Board meeting provided an update from Tony Jones on trademarking the City’s Logo as well as a round of standard updates on the status of the City’s tourism promotions. Jones indicated trademark can be done without an attorney, thus saving the CityContinue Reading
TxDOT Offers Advice for Driving in Hazardous Weather
2019-12-09
From TxDOT In a state as large as Texas, winter driving conditions can vary widely and change quickly. It is important for drivers to be prepared to handle potentially dangerous conditions during cold weather months. Always buckle up – every person, every ride. Wearing a seat belt is one ofContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners Court video
2019-12-09
Below is a video also available on the Marion County Herald YouTube Channel from this mornings Marion County Commissioners Court meeting. The Commissioners approved everything on their agenda with the exception of hiring JP Abernathy as the court liaison as construction manager. That item raised a number of questions onContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Use Year-end Bonus (or Gift) Wisely
2019-12-09
From Edward Jones As 2019 draws to a close, you may be anticipating – or have already received – a year-end bonus from your employer. Or you might be receiving a substantial cash gift for the holidays. (If you’re really lucky, you might get both.) You can doubtlessly think ofContinue Reading
Marion Game Warden awarded for life saving actions
2019-12-09
The 15th Annual Texas Game Warden Badge Pinning and Awards Ceremony was held on October 18, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Fifteen Texas Game Wardens were recognized for their recent promotion and 37 others were recognized various act of life saving and meritorious service. The unselfish acts of Game Wardens, aContinue Reading
Street Repairs begin on Polk
2019-12-09
Repairs to Polk Street following the City’s water and sewer upgrade/replacement project began this afternoon. Project contractor David Lawler said he hopes to have the project completed prior to the holidays – including street repairs.Continue Reading
